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Topic: Where's the cheapest place to buy bitcoins in the UK (Read 992 times)

legendary
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I'll vouch for the Transferwise/Bitstamp method. Localbitcoins and Bitbargain are the fastest methods, but you pay significantly over the market rate. Also, I've had issues with so-called 'instant' bank transfers not being quite so instant, but taking several hours to process.

Btw, Transferwise may ask for ID after some threshold is met on the amount you send, as they are in bed with the FSA (or whatever body now takes over its role).
newbie
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Similar guide, different explanation:

http://howtogetbitcoinsuk.blogspot.co.uk/
hero member
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Made this guide: www.bitcoinuk.blogspot.com

So far the cheapest way that I found to buy btc from UK..

Hope it helps.
legendary
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Bitbargain.co.uk's has a few methods:
 - https://bitbargain.co.uk

Bitcoin Fridge re-opens on April 6th:
 - http://www.BitcoinFridge.co.uk

Transferwise to BITSTAMP seems the be the avenue many in the UK are taking:
 - http://www.reddit.com/r/BitcoinUK/comments/1b8rug
newbie
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If anyone else would like to share their experiences that'd be great..

Anyone use bitstamp..?


Thx
newbie
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Yep I will let you know, thanks!
newbie
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Hi ijme1989,

I'm a total newbie so I would be interested to hear your experiences if you decide to utilise Mtgox, specifically timescales and charges incurred etc.
full member
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If i were you I would do Mtgox.

Its the best/safest option by far in my opinion, not sure about fees but should be reasonable.
You might have to send in your ID to them though, so you know. Bankwire to them takes approx 3-4days
newbie
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So yea what's the cheapest way to get bitcoins in the UK?


Blockchain?

Mtgox?


Most reputable Uk vendor here?

Thanks!
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